A Collective Commitment for Action

"We are at a critical time for action to adapt to the challenges of a warming world with more people and competing demands on resources. Livestock production is the most resource intensive stage of the animal-based food chain. But 30–50% of each animal produced for meat, milk, eggs and fibre, is not eaten by humans. We are committed to securing a circular bioeconomy which converts animal by-products, edible co-products and food waste into low carbon materials for re-use in food production and other applications. We will work with supply chain partners to enhance the sustainability of the European food value chain, safeguard the health and welfare of citizens and animals, and the livelihoods of farmers and employees."

Alberto Grosso, EFPRA Vice-President

"Creating value for all stakeholders for generations to come is at the core of our Sustainability Charter – by sustaining agriculture, investing in people, improving the planet, creating innovative products and delivering inspired performance. This Charter will help the continued sustainable development in the animal by-products processing sector and help realise our unique potential for positive impact."

Jane Brindle, Chairman, FABRA UK

"EFPRA members have an opportunity to leverage their scale and influence to help drive a sustainable transformation of agricultural markets. Agriculture can and must be part of the global climate solution. We believe through innovation, investment and collaboration, net zero is within our collective grasp."

David Codina Copecinter, President of ANAGRASA, Spain

"We transform animal by-products into new resources and our sector is an essential ally for achieving circular livestock production. The time is now for action and to rethink our business models to improve the welfare of society, based on decarbonisation and the protection of nature. This charter promotes the most resource efficient, climate and biodiversity friendly animal by-products processing sector management practises."

Bernd Sroka, President of VVTN, Germany

"The European animal by-products processing sector is in a strong position to help influence the EU’s response to the challenges posed by the UN SDGs. Our sector can make a positive impact on the 2030 Agenda forSustainable Development by taking a principles-based approach to business."

Rainer Betken, Centravo, Switzerland

"The SDGs are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. The animal by-products processing sector is contributing to the SDGs by providing low-carbon, bio-based solutions that are renewable and recyclable. This Charter provides us with a tool to help maximise our impact."

By adapting to changes in markets, consumer demand and policy, EFPRA members are key players in driving societal benefits from an effective circular bioeconomy. Creating low carbon products with sustainable applications that preserve natural resources